Manchester United’s breathtaking deal to sign Alexis Sanchez is worth around £180million after the forward agreed a four-and-a-half-year contract. Sanchez is now just waiting to find out if Henrikh Mkhitarayn will give the green light on a switch in the other direction to Arsenal, which would trigger his move to Old Trafford. (Daily Telegraph)

Manchester United have begun preliminary talks with David de Gea over a new long-term contract for the Spain goalkeeper. De Gea is out of contract at the end of next season although there is an option to extend that deal by a further 12 months. (Daily Telegraph)

Liverpool have rejected an offer from Sevilla to take Daniel Sturridge on loan for the remainder of the season. The England international will be allowed to leave Anfield this window if Liverpool receive a suitable package. Sevilla, who were interested in Sturridge last summer, proposed to take him for the rest of the campaign and pay all his wages – which can reach £150,000 per week – but this was dismissed by technical director Michael Edwards. (Daily Mail)

Chelsea will go up against Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain for Nice star Jean-Michael Seri. Blues boss Antonio Conte wants another midfielder this month despite adding Ross Barkley from Everton. (The Sun)

Paul Lambert has wasted no time shoring up Stoke’s leaky defence with Augsburg’s Greek left-back Kostas Stafylidis expected to arrive in the next 24 hours. The Potters boss was impressed by the 24-year-old attacking wing-back during a fact-finding trip to the Bundesliga club in mid-October. (The Sun)

Southampton have held further talks over a proposed £15million deal for Monaco forward Guido Carrillo. The Argentine has been offered to a number of Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace, but is keen on joining up with compatriot Mauricio Pellegrino. (Daily Mail)

Pep Guardiola has been told Jonny Evans can be his man for £23.5 million. West Bromwich Albion are braced for a firm bid from the Premier League leaders in the next 24 hours or so and are resigned to losing their captain and keystone defender. (The Sun)

Brighton, Fulham and Norwich City have made enquiries about Aalesund winger Edwin Gyasi. The Dutch-born Ghana international has already been discussed by Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday. (Daily Mail)

West Ham have made an enquiry to sign Joao Mario on loan from Inter Milan. The Portugal international midfielder also has interest from Watford.(Daily Mail)